Weathersfield Weekly Blog, April 15 edition
(you can see a solar flare or CME (coronal mass ejection) at about the 4 o'clock position on this photo-how cool!)
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Events
Weathersfield Garden Club announces Spring Clean up at Martin Memorial Hall
April 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Weathersfield Garden Club is getting ready for spring at Martin Memorial Hall. They will be weeding, pruning, planting, and sprucing up for spring. Bring your garden tools - rakes, hoe, buckets, and join in the fun. Any questions please reach out to the garden club at weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
Lear at the Library
April 10-May 1
6:30-8 p.m.
When: Weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 PM, from Apr 10 through May 1, 2024
Where: Weathersfield Proctor Library, U.S. 5, Ascutney, VT
"Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!" William Shakespeare's King Lear is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest tragedies ever written. Find out why when you join the reading group at the Weathersfield Proctor Library. We will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 until 8:00, starting on April 10 and ending on May 1. No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome.
For more information, contact Librarian Mark Richardson: weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com
Where: Weathersfield Proctor Library, U.S. 5, Ascutney, VT
"Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!" William Shakespeare's King Lear is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest tragedies ever written. Find out why when you join the reading group at the Weathersfield Proctor Library. We will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 until 8:00, starting on April 10 and ending on May 1. No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome.
For more information, contact Librarian Mark Richardson: weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com
Weathersfield Democrats to host Town Caucus
Sunday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.at the Weathersfield Proctor Library
Weathersfield Democrats will gather on Sunday April 21, 6:30 pm at the Weathersfield Proctor Library.
The meeting will be a caucus to vote on three local delegates to the Vermont Democratic Convention, which will be held in Burlington on Saturday, May 18.
In order to attend the convention, delegates must have voted on the Democratic ballot during the March primary, and must be a member of the town committee.
Please join them to elect delegates and help us prepare for the next several months in the 2024 election cycle.
FREE SHOW
But donations accepted at the door
Adventures and ConcertsA dive trip, an eclipse, two orchestras and bluebirds, oh my
Little Cayman Dive Trip 2024
Lots of cool underwater photos from our visit to Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall.
Vermont's Total Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024
Clouds parted elsewhere, but Vermont still got among the best eclipse views
A smattering of high clouds did not obscure the view of totality in the Champlain Valley.
By Erin Petenko
National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Whittier is one of a lucky few. Monday’s total solar eclipse, which he viewed from South Burlington, was actually the second he’d seen in person.
Yet somehow, the moment of totality still felt like a surprise, he said, in part because it came so suddenly.
“For many folks, and me included, it was not long enough,” he said. “I could have taken at least another double of the time just to be able to try to observe everything that was available.”
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By Erin Petenko
National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Whittier is one of a lucky few. Monday’s total solar eclipse, which he viewed from South Burlington, was actually the second he’d seen in person.
Yet somehow, the moment of totality still felt like a surprise, he said, in part because it came so suddenly.
“For many folks, and me included, it was not long enough,” he said. “I could have taken at least another double of the time just to be able to try to observe everything that was available.”
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Train strikes vehicles parked too close to the tracks in Barton during eclipse
One woman suffered minor injuries.By VTD Editor
A train crashed into two vehicles that police say were parked too close to the railroad tracks in Barton during Monday’s total solar eclipse, sending one woman to the hospital with minor injuries.
Authorities responded to the crash at 3:33 p.m., according to a press release issued late Tuesday by Vermont State Police. Totality in the Northeast Kingdom town of Barton took place between 3:27 and 3:30 p.m. Monday.
A state police investigation found that a Vermont Rail System train traveling north through Barton struck a Toyota Prius at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and High Street, damaging the vehicle’s passenger side mirror. The train then hit a second parked vehicle — a Ford Explorer driven by the woman — and the force of that collision pushed the Explorer 5 to 10 feet into a third vehicle, a Jeep Wagoneer, according to police.
All three vehicles had minor damage. Police said the cause of all the crashes was the vehicles parking too close to the railroad tracks.
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Vermont officials estimate 160K people drove to the state for Monday’s eclipse
They came in some 60,000 cars, officials said Wednesday, citing preliminary data. The state also saw a historic number of private airplane landings.By Shaun Robinson
Vermont officials estimate that some 160,000 people traveled by car into the state ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse, based on preliminary data collected by the state Agency of Transportation.
Those people came in some 60,000 vehicles, state officials said Wednesday, noting they started measuring the traffic volume last Friday. Those figures match the upper limits of what the state was projecting in the leadup to the eclipse.
Officials also praised both visitors’ and Vermonters’ conduct on the roads, noting there were fewer accidents on Monday than during last week’s snow storm. The state received reports on 10 accidents, Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn said.
“Everyone behaved tremendously on the highways, waterways, in the sky,” Flynn told reporters at a press conference. “The sheer volume of visitors, traffic, aircraft and congestion — all with such low incidents … was nothing short of remarkable.”
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (UGOB)
Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH
A what?
The orchestra features ukuleles of various sizes and registers from soprano to bass.
The UOGB is best known for performing tongue-in-cheek covers of popular songs and musical pieces from a wide variety of music genres taken "from the rich pageant of western music".
Because their performance at the Lebanon Opera House fell on the evening of the Solar Eclipse, many patrons arrived a bit late. But once seated, seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Upper Valley Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal
Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH
Last Wednesday evening I got to photograph the Upper Valley Symphony Orchestra rehearsal at the Lebanon Opera House.
The orchestra is made up of area musicians from all walks of life.
Together they make some very beautiful music.
More information about the Upper Valley Music Center can be found HERE.
Bluebirds at our feeders-in the woods?
I thought bluebirds were meadow birds. But not this winter. We've had flocks at our feeders these last few months.
But with the bears coming out of hibernation-it's time to remove our feeders.
Fingers crossed that I'll see these birds hanging around this summer.
More photos from Winter 2023-2024: CLICK HERE
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)Town/School/Regional News
Darrin Spaulding Obituary
Darrin Spaulding passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2024, at the age of 59.With heavy hearts, we announce his passing as a dedicated firefighter, cherished family member, and beloved member of the Ascutney community.
He was born in Windsor, VT on February 9, 1965.
Darrin dedicated 44 years to the fire service, rising to the position of Chief in 1995 and serving in that role until his passing. Throughout his tenure, he selflessly put himself in harm's way to protect and save others. Darrin exemplified courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication in the face of danger, earning the respect and admiration of all who knew him. His commitment to service extended beyond the call of duty, making a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals within this community and beyond. Darrin had an exceptional ability to make friends wherever he went, owing to his outgoing, welcoming, and jovial personality.
Darrin is survived by his parents, Rodney and Nancy Spaulding, his sister, Michele Wright and her husband, Armand J. Wright, his brother, Kevin Spaulding and his wife, Kim Spaulding, and his children Jackson, Mychael, and NaToshya, as well as a host of other relatives and friends who will continue to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy of service, love, and compassion.
Visiting hours will be held at Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont on Friday, April 19th from 4-7PM. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Chief Darrin Spaulding will be held at the Weathersfield Elementary school on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 11AM. Burial will follow in the Ascutneyville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the GoFundMe campaign set up to support his son Jackson and help secure his future, in honor of Darrin's lifelong commitment to serving others.
Link to GoFundMe Campaign: www.gofundme.com/manage/darrins-legacy.
To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com
More photos from AVFA: CLICK HERE
In October, Sean Kirby received a Creation Grant from the Vermont Arts Council to write a script for his upcoming feature film, “I Am My Domain.” The script is now in its second draft.
Another Weathersfield Tales
Really?! Another Weathersfield Tales? Wasn’t the third collection “the final collection”? And didn’t the fourth collection have the title Weathersfield Tales End? And wasn’t the fifth collection “the last collection of the series”? Yes. But this next one will be the last collection.
Send stories to Steve Aikenhead, or ask him for an interview.
Local filmmaker’s script to be read at Vermont festival
In October, Sean Kirby received a Creation Grant from the Vermont Arts Council to write a script for his upcoming feature film, “I Am My Domain.” The script is now in its second draft. 
In April, as part of the Made Here Film Festival, a portion of the script will be performed at a staged reading in Burlington.
The script centers around Ascutney dairy farmer Romaine Tenney, a Vermont dairy farmer whose land, including his house and barn, was taken through eminent domain during the construction of Interstate 91.
Stemming from roots as a visual artist, Sean Kirby transitioned to a career in filmmaking in 2005 with the films Police Beat and The Gits, winning the Seattle International Film Festival Filmmaker’s Award for cinematography.
Stemming from roots as a visual artist, Sean Kirby transitioned to a career in filmmaking in 2005 with the films Police Beat and The Gits, winning the Seattle International Film Festival Filmmaker’s Award for cinematography.
Police Beat went on to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He was also selected by Filmmaker Magazine in 2009 as one of “25 Filmmakers to Watch”.
Sean has since photographed a multitude of other narrative and documentary films that have premiered at Sundance, Tribeca, Toronto, Locarno and Cannes film festivals. Sean continues to work as a cinematographer nationally and internationally while living on an off-grid farm in southern Vermont.
He is currently transitioning his focus to screenwriting and directorial narrative filmmaking, beginning with I Am My Domain, the story of Romaine Tenney.
Sean’s grant will support the creation of a feature screenplay based on the real life of Vermont dairy farmer Romaine Tenney entitled “I Am My Domain.”
Sean’s grant will support the creation of a feature screenplay based on the real life of Vermont dairy farmer Romaine Tenney entitled “I Am My Domain.”
More Tenney photos:
Tenney Tree Removed: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Romaine-Tenney-Maple-Tree/
Photos from the Tenney Pavilion: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Romaine-Tenney-Pavilion/
Photos from WPL 2016 Tenney Event: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/WeathersfieldProctorLibrary/2016-Galleries/Romaine-Tenney/
Tenney Archived photos: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/WeathersfieldProctorLibrary/2016-Galleries/Romaine-Tenney-Archived-Images/
Tenney Tree Removed: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Romaine-Tenney-Maple-Tree/
Photos from the Tenney Pavilion: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Romaine-Tenney-Pavilion/
Photos from WPL 2016 Tenney Event: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/WeathersfieldProctorLibrary/2016-Galleries/Romaine-Tenney/
Tenney Archived photos: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/WeathersfieldProctorLibrary/2016-Galleries/Romaine-Tenney-Archived-Images/
Another Weathersfield Tales
Collection Announced
Send stories to Steve Aikenhead, or ask him for an interview.
His contact information is: steve@vermontel.net, 802-263-5439, or 802-698-2620 (mobile).
By Ethan Weinstein
The Vermont House’s tax-writing committee rolled out a preliminary proposal this week that would radically reimagine education finance in the state.
The plan, written into the annual bill that helps set tax rates statewide, would provide school districts a base payment student, meaning voters would only consider any spending in excess of that base.
The Ways and Means Committee, led by Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, D-Brattleboro, plans to hash out many of the details by the end of the week. As written, the biggest changes, including the base or “educational opportunity payments,” would not take effect until fiscal year 2027, two budget cycles from now.
“I know it’s always a draft until we pass it,” Kornheiser said during a committee meeting Tuesday. “But it’s like a very draft, draft, draft,” she said, tacking on a few more “drafts” to the qualification.
The tax committee is looking at potentially wresting considerable power away from local voters as property taxpayers face estimated double-digit increases statewide.
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With weeks to go, could lawmakers radically reimagine Vermont’s education finance system?
A House committee is considering a preliminary plan this week that would make Vermont’s school funding system much more similar to states across the country.By Ethan Weinstein
The Vermont House’s tax-writing committee rolled out a preliminary proposal this week that would radically reimagine education finance in the state.
The plan, written into the annual bill that helps set tax rates statewide, would provide school districts a base payment student, meaning voters would only consider any spending in excess of that base.
The Ways and Means Committee, led by Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, D-Brattleboro, plans to hash out many of the details by the end of the week. As written, the biggest changes, including the base or “educational opportunity payments,” would not take effect until fiscal year 2027, two budget cycles from now.
“I know it’s always a draft until we pass it,” Kornheiser said during a committee meeting Tuesday. “But it’s like a very draft, draft, draft,” she said, tacking on a few more “drafts” to the qualification.
The tax committee is looking at potentially wresting considerable power away from local voters as property taxpayers face estimated double-digit increases statewide.
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Upper Valley towns seek voice in Wilder Dam’s future
Despite operational changes to the dam proposed in the new license, river conservation advocates and municipal officials still harbor concerns about the dam’s impact on river bank erosion.
By Valley News
This story by Frances Mize was first published by the Valley News on April 9.
WILDER — With the Wilder Dam’s 40-year federal license expiring, Hartford residents and officials are hoping to take advantage of a “once in a lifetime” chance to have a voice in the dam’s future, said Town Manager John Haverstock.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, has overseen the harried relicensing process for the dam — owned and operated by Great River Hydro — which began in 2012. The license, renewed last in 1979, expired in 2018.
Despite operational changes to the dam proposed in the new license, river conservation advocates and municipal officials still harbor concerns about the dam’s impact on river bank erosion.
But they’re also seeing an opportunity to revamp recreation along the Connecticut River.
In Hartford, the 80-plus acres along the river that make up Kilowatt Park are owned by Great River Hydro, but maintained by the town. Hartford is looking for “the first financial support” from the company it’s ever received, Haverstock said.
The town spends around $60,000 a year to maintain the park. But with “long deferred capital improvements,” the town is feeling “the absence of funding to realize those goals,” he said.
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By Valley News
This story by Frances Mize was first published by the Valley News on April 9.
WILDER — With the Wilder Dam’s 40-year federal license expiring, Hartford residents and officials are hoping to take advantage of a “once in a lifetime” chance to have a voice in the dam’s future, said Town Manager John Haverstock.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, has overseen the harried relicensing process for the dam — owned and operated by Great River Hydro — which began in 2012. The license, renewed last in 1979, expired in 2018.
Despite operational changes to the dam proposed in the new license, river conservation advocates and municipal officials still harbor concerns about the dam’s impact on river bank erosion.
But they’re also seeing an opportunity to revamp recreation along the Connecticut River.
In Hartford, the 80-plus acres along the river that make up Kilowatt Park are owned by Great River Hydro, but maintained by the town. Hartford is looking for “the first financial support” from the company it’s ever received, Haverstock said.
The town spends around $60,000 a year to maintain the park. But with “long deferred capital improvements,” the town is feeling “the absence of funding to realize those goals,” he said.
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Vermont Flannel buys Vermont Teddy Bear, fusing 2 prominent companies
The new Ohio-based owners insisted there were “no planned layoffs.”
By Juan Vega de Soto
Vermont Flannel announced Tuesday that its ownership group, USA Brands, has acquired the assets of Vermont Teddy Bear.
The deal had been in the works for months, according to USA Brands president Matt Bigelow, and closed April 4. Vermont Teddy Bear’s ownership group simultaneously sold its apparel divisions — Pajamagram, Pajamajeans and the 1 for U — to an affiliate of New York City investment firm Lionel Capital.
“We’re really excited to have another company that supports domestic manufacturing,” said Bigelow, who declined to comment on the specific purchase price of Vermont Teddy Bear.Ohio-based USA Brands — which also owns All-American Clothing and Diamond Gusset — now has 70 full-time employees in the state, between Vermont Flannel and Vermont Teddy Bear, Bigelow estimated.
“There are no planned layoffs,” he said, indicating that both Vermont entities would continue to operate as standalone brands.
By Juan Vega de Soto
Vermont Flannel announced Tuesday that its ownership group, USA Brands, has acquired the assets of Vermont Teddy Bear.
The deal had been in the works for months, according to USA Brands president Matt Bigelow, and closed April 4. Vermont Teddy Bear’s ownership group simultaneously sold its apparel divisions — Pajamagram, Pajamajeans and the 1 for U — to an affiliate of New York City investment firm Lionel Capital.
“We’re really excited to have another company that supports domestic manufacturing,” said Bigelow, who declined to comment on the specific purchase price of Vermont Teddy Bear.Ohio-based USA Brands — which also owns All-American Clothing and Diamond Gusset — now has 70 full-time employees in the state, between Vermont Flannel and Vermont Teddy Bear, Bigelow estimated.
“There are no planned layoffs,” he said, indicating that both Vermont entities would continue to operate as standalone brands.
Police Standards and Training Council Knew About Jon Stone Allegations, But Did Nothing
By DAMIEN FISHER
When Claremont Police Officer Jon Stone was fired in 2006, before his union fought and altered his official exit, the Police Standards and Training Council was informed about Stone’s alleged rape and murder threats, and his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl.
But the state agency that licenses police officers passed on holding Stone to account, according to the records obtained by InDepthNH.org.
“They had everything, what they chose to do with it is their decision,” former Claremont Police Chief Alex Scott said.
Stone fought for more than three and a half years to keep his personnel records sealed after this reporter filed a right-to-know request in 2020. Part of Stone’s ultimately unsuccessful legal argument is that the records should have been destroyed after the Claremont Police Union negotiated an exit for the troubled officer that kept his alleged misdeeds quiet.
Stone, now a Republican state Representative, allegedly threatened to kill Scott, rape Scott’s wife and children, and go on a shooting spree inside the Claremont Police station. He also allegedly made threats against Captain Mark Chase, but details on those threats have been redacted.
The impetus for Stone’s unhinged and violent rhetoric was the internal investigation into his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl, according to the internal affairs reports.
Stone was fired from the department in March of 2006, soon after the threat investigation wrapped, and Scott filed paperwork with the Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC,) a Form B, informing the agency of the termination as required under New Hampshire law. The Form B does not provide details, but the agency asked Scott for more information. Scott sent PSTC copies of the internal affairs reports.
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When Claremont Police Officer Jon Stone was fired in 2006, before his union fought and altered his official exit, the Police Standards and Training Council was informed about Stone’s alleged rape and murder threats, and his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl.
But the state agency that licenses police officers passed on holding Stone to account, according to the records obtained by InDepthNH.org.
“They had everything, what they chose to do with it is their decision,” former Claremont Police Chief Alex Scott said.
Stone fought for more than three and a half years to keep his personnel records sealed after this reporter filed a right-to-know request in 2020. Part of Stone’s ultimately unsuccessful legal argument is that the records should have been destroyed after the Claremont Police Union negotiated an exit for the troubled officer that kept his alleged misdeeds quiet.
Stone, now a Republican state Representative, allegedly threatened to kill Scott, rape Scott’s wife and children, and go on a shooting spree inside the Claremont Police station. He also allegedly made threats against Captain Mark Chase, but details on those threats have been redacted.
The impetus for Stone’s unhinged and violent rhetoric was the internal investigation into his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl, according to the internal affairs reports.
Stone was fired from the department in March of 2006, soon after the threat investigation wrapped, and Scott filed paperwork with the Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC,) a Form B, informing the agency of the termination as required under New Hampshire law. The Form B does not provide details, but the agency asked Scott for more information. Scott sent PSTC copies of the internal affairs reports.
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Town Volunteer Vacancies
The Town of Weathersfield is seeking volunteers to appoint to various available positions. The application can be found at this link.
Alternatively, you can contact Susanne Terrill at weathersfield@weathersfield.org to obtain a copy via email, or stop by the Town Office at 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 to obtain a paper copy.
The following positions are vacant:
The following positions are vacant:
Animal Control Officer – 1 Vacancy
Budget Committee – 7 Vacancies
Connecticut River Joint Commission Representative – 1 Vacancy
Conservation Commission – 1 Vacancy
Energy Coordinator – 1 Vacancy
Board of Listers – 2 Vacancies
Fence Viewers – 3 Vacancies
Green Up Coordinator – 1 Vacancy
Health Officer – 1 Vacancy (Current Health Officer not Seeking reappointment but will continue to serve until the position is filled).
MMH Board of Trustees – 3 Vacancies
Parks and Recreation Commission – 7 Vacancies
Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies
Mount Ascutney Regional Commission – 1 Vacancy
Southern Windsor County Transportation Committee Rep – 1 Vacancy
Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Mgmt. District Rep – 1 Vacancy
Surveyor of Wood and Lumber – 1 Vacancy
Veterans Memorial Committee
Weigher of Coal
Tree Warden – 1 Vacancy
Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5 Vacancies, 2 alternates
Budget Committee – 7 Vacancies
Connecticut River Joint Commission Representative – 1 Vacancy
Conservation Commission – 1 Vacancy
Energy Coordinator – 1 Vacancy
Board of Listers – 2 Vacancies
Fence Viewers – 3 Vacancies
Green Up Coordinator – 1 Vacancy
Health Officer – 1 Vacancy (Current Health Officer not Seeking reappointment but will continue to serve until the position is filled).
MMH Board of Trustees – 3 Vacancies
Parks and Recreation Commission – 7 Vacancies
Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies
Mount Ascutney Regional Commission – 1 Vacancy
Southern Windsor County Transportation Committee Rep – 1 Vacancy
Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Mgmt. District Rep – 1 Vacancy
Surveyor of Wood and Lumber – 1 Vacancy
Veterans Memorial Committee
Weigher of Coal
Tree Warden – 1 Vacancy
Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5 Vacancies, 2 alternates
Select Board
Select Board
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Selectboard Members and Term as listed on the town websiteChair
2027
Vice Chair
2026
Clerk
2027
Member
2026
Member
2025
Select Board Meets: April 22May 13May 28June 24July 22August 19September 23October 28November 12November 25December 9December 23
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardMarch 18 public hearingTown Meeting March 2
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Selectboard Members and Term as listed on the town website
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Select Board Meets:
April 22
May 13
May 28
June 24
July 22
August 19
September 23
October 28
November 12
November 25
December 9
December 23
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
March 18 public hearing
Town Meeting March 2
*Vermont Open Meeting LawMinute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request after five calendar days from the date of any meeting. Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body. Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.
Weathersfield Police Blotter
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT
Weathersfield School
April 16th-April 19th VTCAP Testing Math Grades 3-8
April 19th Family Movie Night
April 23rd-April 26th VTCAP Testing ELA Grades 3-8
April 26th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly
April 26th and 27th Beauty and the Beast Jr.
May 1st Early Release Day for Students
May 24th Leadership Day/Early Release Day for Students
April 19th Family Movie Night
April 23rd-April 26th VTCAP Testing ELA Grades 3-8
April 26th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly
April 26th and 27th Beauty and the Beast Jr.
May 1st Early Release Day for Students
May 24th Leadership Day/Early Release Day for Students
Meeting Agendas may be found HEREApril 16 Agenda
Weathersfield School Board meets on TuesdaysIn Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
Weathersfield Proctor Library
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
Weathersfield Proctor Library Seed Catalogue
FREE COVID Home Test Kits at the Library
FREE COVID Home Test Kits at the Library
Weathersfield Proctor Library has received 420 FREE COVID Home test kits. You can pick up your kit anytime during regular library hours.
Weathersfield Proctor Library has received 420 FREE COVID Home test kits. You can pick up your kit anytime during regular library hours.
WPL Drop in Scrabble Mondays at 1 p.m.
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details
@ 603-252-0936
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details
@ 603-252-0936
@ 603-252-0936
Weathersfield Historical SocietyFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety
Weathersfield Historical Society
Weathersfield Garden ClubAnnual MeetingApril 23 at 6 p.m.
Weathersfield Garden Club
Annual Meeting
April 23 at 6 p.m.
The Weathersfield Garden Club will will host it's annual meeting on April 23 at Martin Memorial Hall at 6 p.m.
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m.
New members and guests are always welcome. Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
The Weathersfield Garden Club will will host it's annual meeting on April 23 at Martin Memorial Hall at 6 p.m.
The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m.
New members and guests are always welcome.
Any questions? please email weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting HouseFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurchWeathersfield Parks and RecreationFollow them on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550836741096
Things to Do In and Around WeathersfieldGet Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival May 5, 2024, 9:30 AM-4 PM
Where: 4 Herricks Cove Road, Bellows Falls, VT
Join online: https://amasvt.org/herricks-cove-wildlife-festival
The Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival will be held May 5, 2024, the first Sunday of May. We hope to see you there, enjoying a special day of nature, programs, and activities for young and old. The event is organized by the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society, VT Fish and Wildlife, and Great River Hydro.
The day starts with a pre-festival bird walk led by Don Clark and Ken Cox. The programs and exhibits open at 10 am. Come learn about birds, bats, turtles, butterflies and other insects, plants, and more. There will be live-animal exhibits by Vermont Natural History Museum, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, Squam Lake Natural Science Center, and Wildlife Encounters. There will also be kids' activities throughout the day with Wonderle's Big Top Adventures, Lindsay and her Puppet Pals, face-painting, and crafts. Plus food, book, and nature-craft vendors. Updates are listed on the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society web page: https://amasvt.org/.
Suggested donation at the gate is $2 per person or $5 per family.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Where: 4 Herricks Cove Road, Bellows Falls, VT
Join online: https://amasvt.org/herricks-cove-wildlife-festival
The day starts with a pre-festival bird walk led by Don Clark and Ken Cox. The programs and exhibits open at 10 am. Come learn about birds, bats, turtles, butterflies and other insects, plants, and more. There will be live-animal exhibits by Vermont Natural History Museum, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, Squam Lake Natural Science Center, and Wildlife Encounters. There will also be kids' activities throughout the day with Wonderle's Big Top Adventures, Lindsay and her Puppet Pals, face-painting, and crafts. Plus food, book, and nature-craft vendors. Updates are listed on the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society web page: https://amasvt.org/.
Suggested donation at the gate is $2 per person or $5 per family.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Lace up for Laura 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Registration for Lace Up for Laura 2024 is LIVE
A couple of fun additions this year. You can register a team this year, be creative and lets have fun with it. Also, for an upcharge at cost, you can obtain a sweatshirt in addition to the t-shirt or tank top, or for a smaller up charge just grab a sweatshirt in place of the t-shirt.
More info about the race: https://www.laceupforlaura.com/
Registration for Lace Up for Laura 2024 is LIVE
A couple of fun additions this year. You can register a team this year, be creative and lets have fun with it. Also, for an upcharge at cost, you can obtain a sweatshirt in addition to the t-shirt or tank top, or for a smaller up charge just grab a sweatshirt in place of the t-shirt.
More info about the race: https://www.laceupforlaura.com/
Wellwood Orchards Announces Annual Strawberry Fest for June 29
They Are Looking for Vendors
Make it a day filled with the fun of Pick Your Own (PYO) Strawberries and free wagon rides during the festival.
Pick your own (PYO) STRAWBERRIES! While you're there, take a visit to our petting zoo, shop our country store, eat at the food booths, sit a spell and listen to the free live music and visit the vendors galore.
Bring your camera and enjoy the views.
The Country Store will be open 8-6, 7 days a week during strawberry season and freshly stocked with baked goods, homemade canned goods, gift items, candies and fresh picked Strawberries for your convenience.
Cider Donuts will be for sale while they last (and every weekend during Strawberry Season) as well
NO CARS ALLOWED in the strawberry fields on this day.
NO DOGS ALLOWED at Wellwood Orchards all year please.
This is an outdoor event. RAIN DATE: June 30
Scammer alert! Please do not correspond with anyone except: livefriedmanordie@gmail.com or wellwood@tds.net
Looking for activity/ craft/food VENDORS email livefriedmanordie@gmail.com
More photos from Wellwood Orchards: CLICK HERE
Make it a day filled with the fun of Pick Your Own (PYO) Strawberries and free wagon rides during the festival.
Pick your own (PYO) STRAWBERRIES! While you're there, take a visit to our petting zoo, shop our country store, eat at the food booths, sit a spell and listen to the free live music and visit the vendors galore.
Bring your camera and enjoy the views.
The Country Store will be open 8-6, 7 days a week during strawberry season and freshly stocked with baked goods, homemade canned goods, gift items, candies and fresh picked Strawberries for your convenience.
Bring your camera and enjoy the views.
The Country Store will be open 8-6, 7 days a week during strawberry season and freshly stocked with baked goods, homemade canned goods, gift items, candies and fresh picked Strawberries for your convenience.
Cider Donuts will be for sale while they last (and every weekend during Strawberry Season) as well
NO CARS ALLOWED in the strawberry fields on this day.
NO DOGS ALLOWED at Wellwood Orchards all year please.
This is an outdoor event. RAIN DATE: June 30
Scammer alert!
Please do not correspond with anyone except: livefriedmanordie@gmail.com or wellwood@tds.net
Looking for activity/ craft/food VENDORS email livefriedmanordie@gmail.com
Looking for activity/ craft/food VENDORS email livefriedmanordie@gmail.com
More photos from Wellwood Orchards: CLICK HERE
Lebanon Opera House
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
Singing in the Rain (movie), April 18 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. TICKETS FREE but you need to register
Upper Valley Choral Festival, April 20 TICKETS
Merrily We Roll Along, April 26, 27 at 7 PM, and April 28 at 1 PM TICKETS
City Center Ballet 25th Anniversary, May 4, 7 PM TICKETS
Kinky Boots (movie), May 9, 7 p.m. TICKETS FREE but you need to register
Zach Nugent's Dead Set, June 7 TICKETS
LOH on Location: Pride Picnic, June 14, 6-8:30 p.m. Learn More
Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience August 2 TICKETS
Sheng Wang, Comedy October 18 TICKETS
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake, November 22, 7 PM TICKETS
Summerfest 2024
Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.
Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.
Summerfest 2024
Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.
Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.
Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-TICKETS
Summerfest 2024 productions include:
Orpheus in the Underworld
Summerfest 2024 productions include:
Orpheus in the Underworld
Thursday, July 11 at 7pm
Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Sunday, July 14 at 5pm
Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Sunday, July 14 at 5pm
Thursday, August 1 at 7pm
Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Saturday, August 3 at 5pm
Sunday, August 4 at 5pm
Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Saturday, August 3 at 5pm
Sunday, August 4 at 5pm
Array of Hope Presents: An Evening of Hope, April 18 4;30-8:30 PM FREE
Bright Star Children's Theater: Beauty and the Beast April 19 at 10 AM FREE but RSVP
Rob Zappulla Orchestra April 20 at 7:30 PM TICKETS
A Taste of Spring-Local flavors paired with wine April 27 4-6 PM TICKETS
NECCA Presents' Circus Springboard May 5 at 2 PM TICKETS
Custodian-Screening with Q/A May 24 7 PM TICKETS
Frank Santos Jr. R Rated Hypnotist June 8 7:30 PM TICKETS
Tues. Mornings
Tues. Evening Candlelit
Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers
Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:
Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH
Director of Community Health
The Copper Fox 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 (802) 885-1031
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217
Maybelline's (802) 591-4311
Yoga
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
Whole Roasted Tro
Within Reach Yoga
at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.
Tues. Mornings
April 16, 23, 30 at 9-10am ~REGISTER NOW~
Tues. Evening Candlelit
April 16, 23, 30 at 5:30-6:30pm ~REGISTER NOW~
Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.
Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space.
Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space.
If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist.
And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.
Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:
- Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time
- Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days
- Individual training available upon sign-up
- Minimal driving, low mileage routes.
- There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.
Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH
Director of Community Health
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AARP VERMONT:
Click the event title for more information and to register.
3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills
Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/
Click the event title for more information and to register.
3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills
Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/
Visit Our Local Restaurants
Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)Daily Grind Café Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859
93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Exit Ate
Route 5 in Ascutney
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217 Daily Grind Café
Call ahead for take out (802) 674-985993 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Route 5 in Ascutney
Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.
Outer Limits Brewing (802)-287-6100
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..
60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153
Sundaez-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.
West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:
4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Outer Limits Brewing (802)-287-6100
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..
60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153
Springfield Diner-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.
West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:
Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant-(802) 795-0063 Reopens April 27th at 11 a.m.!!
Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) 4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville
Food Assistance
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering walk-in service on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.
The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.
A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.
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